Cllr Louis Gardner is joining Cornwall Council's Cabinet as the Portfolio Holder for Economy.
The role holds responsibility for economic development and strategy, town vitality and place shaping and employability and welfare. Cllr Gardner replaces Cllr Stephen Rushworth in the role.
Cllr Linda Taylor, leader of the council, said: "I would like to place on record my thanks to Stephen who has worked incredibly hard in the role for the first year of this administration.
"We have an exciting economic agenda to deliver in the coming years and I am confident that Louis will now build on Stephen's success in this role which is vital for Cornwall's future prosperity. "
